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Communication Quote by Orson Scott Card

“I have never resisted the Lord in my life, Sister LeSueur, and I never will. But I'm not so hungry for dialogue with him that I have to make up his part as well as my own.” quote by Orson Scott Card
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““I have never resisted the Lord in my life, Sister LeSueur, and I never will. But I'm not so hungry for dialogue with him that I have to make up his part as well as my own.””

Orson Scott Card

About This Quote

Source Novel: “Ender’s Game”, 1985

Dialogue with the divine requires humility, not trying to fill His role.

In simple terms: Humility needed in spiritual conversation.

Key Takeaway

Listen, don’t dominate divine dialogue.

Themes

humility spirituality dialogue

Mood

contemplative humble

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • meditation
  • ethical decision making

Key Concepts

theology philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice listening in spiritual matters?
  • What limits should you set when interpreting divine will?
A Different Perspective

Assuming divine intent can lead to arrogance.

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